Our Research
Our Research

Advanced Bioimaging Modalities (2p and 3p fluorescence, P-SHG, P-THG and nano-surgery station) Advanced (Non-linear) Imaging Microscopy Techniques for non-invasive, continuous observation of living cells and tissues. The objectives of the project are to utilize non-invasive invasive, high-resolution, fs laser raster-scanning imaging microscopy and analysis methods through the systematic use of multiphoton excited fluorescence (2p and…

Ultrafast Laser Synthesis of Nanomaterials and Device Components Ultrafast laser processing is a promising tool for the fabrication of nanomaterials of different morphologies, as well as device components, for multiple applications ranging from solar cells and automotive sensors to biomedical devices. Activities: Ultrafast Laser Synthesis of Nanomaterials and Device Components Ultrafast laser processing is a promising…

Objective: The objective of this activity is the application of ultrafast laser time-resolved spectroscopy in the fields of photovoltaics, thermoelectric polymers, and plasmonic photocatalysts towards optimizing materials performance and expanding their applications. Abstract: In Photovoltaics: Femtosecond time-resolved Transient Absorption Spectroscopy (TAS) is used for studying the fundamental photo-physics and decay dynamics in organic photovoltaics (OPVs)…

2D Materials Abstract: The research topic aims at the Investigation and Engineering of the optoelectronic properties of two-dimensional (2D) materials. Two-dimensional Transition Metal Dichalcogenides MX2 (M=Mo, W and X=S, Se, Te) are of keen interest for emerging optoelectronic and valleytronic applications. The main activities in our lab focus on the optical response of 2D layered…

Direct Laser Fabrication of Biomimetic, 3D Scaffolds for Tissue Regeneration Short Description and Main Findings of the Research Topics: Research Topic 1: Direct Laser Micro/Nano Fabrication of Biomimetic Scaffolds Short description The aim is to investigate the biocompatibility of laser-engineered biomimetic 3D scaffolds fabricated on hard metallic and soft polymeric materials, exhibiting different micro/nano topographies and surface energies. Abstract The extracellular matrix provides the necessary cues at micro…